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Miss McDonald has a farm. E-I-E-I-O. As a black female farmer celebrating black history month. I would like to acknowledge and thank all...

A Note from the Executive Director: We are pleased to announce that CHIRS has been granted Accreditation Canada’s highest award:...

This month marks the month of Black History. We are well aware of February being the month for ‘recognizing’ many aspects of Black...

Julie D. and a group of wonderful Aldebrain clients completed the "Aldebrain Quilt". Each centre square represents a different client,...

Sorry friend when it’s one's time to go you’ve got to go! That’s how life is- Don’t y'all a know- Coming and going Laughing when it’s...

CHIRS Space doctors Ken L. and David S. have come together to present a brand new monthly program for all our viewing pleasures. The...

It may be a little tough to keep warm this winter season, especially with social distancing but Team 3 at Aldebrain got creative and...

For several years staff Sean H has supported the Movember charity as a way to give back or pay it forward. The charity raises...

One of our Waterloo Students with the ADS department started a new virtual journaling program on zoom called “Spill The T" (T stands for...

I lunged for a scrap of paper, scribbled some words on it, then paid my wife an extended look. After that look, she knew that grocery...

Our very own Simon A and Dave S host their own talk show on the Brain Injury Radio Network every month on the first Tuesday. They cover a...

How much did Santa play for his sleigh? NOTHING--IT WAS ON THE HOUSE What do donkeys send out near Christmas? MULE-TIDE GREETINGS What...

The 2nd Annual Rooftop Fundraiser kicked off this year at the end of October. Headed by Rachelle G. and Denise B., the fundraiser aims to...

Thursday November 11th marked Canadian Remembrance Day. What a time to self-reflect, show gratitude, and harvest the blessings of...

This group is new to the CHIRS’ weekly zoom programs. It was created by the ADS student, Musabbiha and started on November 19th. I...

1.) Nature conservancy of Canada Andrey’s message: My Mom and I decided to take a walk one day and found the Nature Conservancy of...

You may remember Jody from an earlier article in which we highlighted her book From Anguish to Hope. Jody is an accomplished equestrian...

Happy Retirement Danny Long time CHIRS staff Danny Caplan retired this year after 33 years in Senior Management positions at CHIRS, most...

Canadian Humour by Geoff E question: Why are Canadian students so smart? answer: They get a lot of ehs. question: What time was it...

It will take some time before we can get back to regular programming and reopen the doors to the CHIRS Club, but things are happening! A...